Chief Operating Officer

Company DescriptionGem State Builders is setting a new standard for subcontractor work in Idaho. We operate as a consolidated network of three industry-leading specialty companies: Aggregate Construction Inc. (concrete, flatwork, and foundations), Urness Industries (commercial landscape installation and maintenance), and Art of the Earth (landscape design and custom outdoor installations).Through a single point of coordination, our clients access multiple trades under unified project management. One call, coordinated bids, seamless execution. This model removes the friction of managing multiple subcontractors and consistently delivers projects faster, cleaner, and with the kind of accountability the construction industry has historically lacked.We were built on a simple conviction: subcontractor work should never be a compromise. Our three operating companies share standards, systems, and a unified commitment to quality and reliability, while each preserves the specialized expertise that makes it best-in-class in its category.Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Gem State Builders is a privately held growth platform pursuing scale through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of best-in-class specialty contractors across the Mountain West. We are building the leading multi-trade subcontractor platform in the region, and we are hiring the operators who will help us get there.The OpportunityGem State Builders is hiring a Chief Operating Officer to take direct operational ownership of our portfolio of operating companies and lead a five-year build toward a meaningful enterprise value outcome.This is not a caretaker COO role. This is a build role for an operator who wants ownership stake in what they create, has the network to drive top-line growth, and wants the runway to eventually become President of a meaningful regional platform.What You'll OwnMonths 0 to 12: Operational Immersion and Growth LeadershipEmbed in our larger operating company, building deep operational understanding, margin discipline, and team capabilityLead sales, business development, and network-driven growth at our second operating company in partnership with the existing General ManagerParticipate in diligence on acquisition targets sourced by the CEO, and lead post-close integration of acquired entitiesMonth 12 and Beyond: Full Operational OwnershipRun all portfolio companies day-to-dayCEO transitions out of operations to focus on capital allocation, M&A strategy, and platform-level growthLead integration of acquired businessesBuild the management bench under youThe 5-Year ArcThree strategic acquisitions sourced by the CEO. Organic growth across both existing operating companies. Platform built to attract premium acquirers. The right outcome rewards operators who think like owners, and who help build IP, recurring revenue, and a defensible moat along the way.CompensationCompetitive base salary, uncapped performance bonus tied to operating performance, and phantom equity in both operating companies and every future acquisition.Total compensation is structured as a significant long-term wealth-building opportunity for the operator who executes. Phantom equity converts to real equity on a 1-for-1 percentage basis at qualifying liquidity events. Full structure shared with serious candidates during the interview process.Who You Are10 to 15+ years of senior operating experience in construction, trades, building services, or related industriesHave run a P&L of meaningful scale with full operational accountabilityTrack record of margin improvement in messy operating environmentsStrong network in construction, real estate, development, or related sectors, the kind that opens doors to new revenueM&A experience as a buyer, integrator, or seller, comfortable with diligence, integration, and post-close operationsDirect, low-ego, builder mindset, willing to work alongside existing General Managers, not over themComfortable with incentive-heavy compensation, you'd rather earn your upside than get it guaranteedBased in or willing to relocate to the Boise / Treasure Valley areaWho You Are NotLooking for a high-base, low-risk role. This is a build job, not a steward job.Reliant on a large team to execute. Year 1 is hands-on.Allergic to construction job sites, project complexity, or seasonal businesses.Looking for the next title bump as a stepping stone. This is the role, with President as the natural earned outcome.